Pembroke, MA · standard
ZIP Code 02359
Plymouth County, Massachusetts - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,828
- 316/sq mi High-density area
- $146,285
- Median income Above-median income area
- $586,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pembroke pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 316
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 02359 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 02359 (Pembroke, MA) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.4 in 2023 to 263.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 02359 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, home to 17,828 residents across 56.4 square miles, a density of 316 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 02359 skews affluent, with a median household income of $146,285 (26% above the average Massachusetts ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,681. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 3.4%. Median home value is $586,500 (2% below the average Massachusetts ZIP) and median rent is $2,464; 90.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Plymouth County, so 02359 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 02359
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pembroke, MA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 02359.
- Construction
Construction
113 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
39 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 02359, Pembroke, MA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,828
Population
56.4
Area (sq mi)
316
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 02359?
45.5
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
3.4%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$146,285
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$62,681
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
34.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 02359 ranks among Massachusetts ZIPs
Pembroke, MA household income vs. every Massachusetts ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Massachusetts ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$146,285 Top 19% higher than 81% of 505 Massachusetts ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,143housing units
7,143
Total Housing Units
6,900
Occupied Units
243
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$586,500
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$2,464
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 02359 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.6% | 179 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 203 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 231 |
| 2023 | +6.1% | 245 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 263 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 555 business establishments in ZIP 02359, employing approximately 6,589 people with a combined annual payroll of $405,713,000.
555
Businesses
6,589
Employees
$405.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 113 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 16.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 9.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 38 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 32 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.5% |
| Information | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 02359 vs 02341 →
ZIP 02359 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02050
Marshfield (02050)
25,429 residents
- 02359
Pembroke (02359)
17,828 residents
- 02332
Duxbury (02332)
15,059 residents
- 02382
Whitman (02382)
14,489 residents
- 02339
Hanover (02339)
13,879 residents
- 02333
East Bridgewater (02333)
13,794 residents
- 02364
Kingston (02364)
12,629 residents
- 02061
Norwell (02061)
10,506 residents
- 02341
Hanson (02341)
10,218 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 02359 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 02359 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 02339
Hanover (02339)
$189,803 median income
- 02061
Norwell (02061)
$188,699 median income
- 02332
Duxbury (02332)
$176,583 median income
- 02359
Pembroke (02359)
$146,285 median income
- 02333
East Bridgewater (02333)
$133,741 median income
- 02341
Hanson (02341)
$132,250 median income
- 02367
Plympton (02367)
$126,736 median income
- 02050
Marshfield (02050)
$126,241 median income
- 02364
Kingston (02364)
$119,876 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 02359 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02341 | Hanson, MA | 10,218 | 3.7 mi |
| 02332 | Duxbury, MA | 15,059 | 4.6 mi |
| 02367 | Plympton, MA | 2,820 | 7.1 mi |
| 02061 | Norwell, MA | 10,506 | 6.6 mi |
| 02339 | Hanover, MA | 13,879 | 4.8 mi |
| 02364 | Kingston, MA | 12,629 | 6.1 mi |
| 02338 | Halifax, MA | 7,518 | 6.0 mi |
| 02050 | Marshfield, MA | 25,429 | 5.6 mi |
| 02382 | Whitman, MA | 14,489 | 7.2 mi |
| 02333 | East Bridgewater, MA | 13,794 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 02359, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,828 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 02359 in?
ZIP code 02359 (Pembroke) is located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Plymouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/plymouth-ma.
What is the population of ZIP code 02359?
ZIP code 02359 in Pembroke, MA has a population of 17,828 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 02359?
The median household income in ZIP 02359 is $146,285, which is 92% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 02359?
The median home value in ZIP 02359 is $586,500, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 02359?
The largest racial group in ZIP 02359 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 02359?
ZIP code 02359 has 555 business establishments employing approximately 6,589 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 02359?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 02359 are: Construction (113), Retail trade (92), Accommodation and food services (55). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 02359?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 02359 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 02359?
In ZIP code 02359, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 02359?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 02359 is 34.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 02359?
In ZIP code 02359, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 02359?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 02359 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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